Who was Thomas Harris?

Thomas Harris (1658–1691) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut and died in Barbados, West Indies. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Harris 1658–1691

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 JUL 1658 · New London, New London, Connecticut

Died 9 JUN 1691 · Barbados, West Indies

Father Gabriel Harris (1629–1684)

Mother Elizabeth Abbott

Siblings Elizabeth Harris, James Harris, John Harris, Joseph Harris, Mary Harris, Peter Harris, Samuel Harris, Walter Harris

Records

GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gabriel Harris

1629–1684

Elizabeth Abbott

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1658, Thomas Harris entered the world in New London, New London, Connecticut, born to gabriel harris and elizabeth abbott. Thomas Harris passed away in 1691 in Barbados, West Indies.

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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1658

Birth of Thomas Harris in New London, New London, Connecticut

Birth

1691

Death of Thomas Harris in Barbados, West Indies

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Harris

This ancestor line traces from Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England (1478) to New London, New London, Connecticut (1658) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Harris (1658–1691) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut and died in Barbados, West Indies. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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